The latest revised schedule confirms that outgoing President Lazarus Chakwera and Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba, will not be in attendance at the historic event. Chakwera and Zamba Barred from CeremonyAccording to reliable sources, both Chakwera and Zamba have allegedly been barred from attending the swearing-in ceremony. The absence of the outgoing president could overshadow the ceremony and fuel speculation about strained relations between the two administrations. Mutharika’s Big Day Still on TrackDespite the controversy, preparations for Mutharika’s swearing-in remain on track. What This Means for Malawi’s DemocracyThe exclusion of Chakwera and Zamba from the programme has raised questions about Malawi’s political tolerance and the country’s ability to embrace unity after elections.